We’re Jessica and Darren, small farmers and creators of Homegrown Cone. Though we are transplants to Hawai’i Island, we aspire to honor the Kānaka Maoli values of caring for the land (Mālama ʻĀina) and caring for one another (Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi) in our life and work.
Our hope is to contribute to a resilient community, a healthy environment, and a thriving local economy, all while promoting the unique agricultural products of this beautiful island to its residents and visitors.
Behind every serving is our Homegrown Cone pledge:
We source ingredients exclusively from local farmers and producers, directly supporting food autonomy on Hawai'i Island
We practice regenerative farming, use compostable consumables, and prioritize on-island products to reduce carbon-hungry shipping
We prepare fresh fruit by hand, freeze it quickly to maximize flavor and nutritional value, and never use chemical preservatives
We are the only ice cream shop on the Big Island mixing exclusively 100% Hawai'i island-grown fruit with locally-produced ice cream or vegan coconut gelato. Watch as we blend your choices of freshly-frozen fruit and ice cream base to order to create the smoothest, freshest-tasting fruit ice cream you've ever tried.
Yes, this is encouraged! You can combine up to two different fruits in any size. Some popular combinations are Mango + Lilikoi, Apple Banana + Meyer Lemon, or Papaya + Tahitian Lime. Or, tell us what makes your mouth water and let our scoopah troopahs recommend a special combo to tantalize your tastebuds.
Currently, our Coffee and Roasted Cacao Nibs are only available pre-blended in our Grab and Go size, so these flavors cannot be combined with other flavors (although we do offer a Coffee + Cacao option for a mocha chocolate chip vibe).
Some of our fruit (lilikoi, apple banana, and pineapple) is grown on our own farm just up the slope of Hualalai volcano in Holualoa. The remainder is sourced directly from small, independent farmers on the island. Our roasted cacao nibs and coffee are also grown and produced locally (and yes, they are technically fruit!).
Our premium dairy ice cream is produced for us by Waimea Creamery, and our vegan coconut gelato is produced by Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato in Hilo.
Yes! We can blend any of our ingredients with dairy-free vegan gelato.
No! All of our bases are egg-free.
Yes! All of our bases are gluten-free.
Yes! We provide 90 minutes of validated parking for the Ka'u Coffee Mill parking lot, located directly makai (towards the ocean) from their cafe.
Yes! We have chairs and tables for you to enjoy the ocean breezes under a shady overhang.
Yes! All of our cups, lids, napkins, and spoons are 100% compostable. Return them to us when you're done and we will take them to our farm to turn them into more delicious fruit!
We are always looking for new sources of local fruit. Please drop us a line in our contact form and let's chat.
